Bar Bruno

560 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bar Bruno appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Bar Bruno was last inspected on Oct 27, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Bar Bruno is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Jul 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Apr 25, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.

05H

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying conditions.

22A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20A

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Hand wash sign not posted

10J

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20D

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Bruno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Bruno on file is from Oct 27, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Bruno?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Bruno.

How does Bar Bruno compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bar Bruno most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bar Bruno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Bruno have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Bruno means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bar Bruno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Bruno is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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